Punjab UG Final Merit List 2026 Out; Round 1 Counselling Begins Today

The Department of Higher Education Punjab (DHE Punjab) has issued the UG Final Merit List 2026. The list is now live on the centralised portal at admission.punjab.gov.in. Round 1 counselling and admission begin today, June 19, 2026.

The merit list decides college and course allotment for UG candidates. Round 2 follows Round 1 directly to fill remaining seats. The full schedule is shared in the table below.

Punjab UG Admission 2026 Key Dates

Colleges and Universities on the Punjab Portal

The portal covers 61 government colleges and 54 private state colleges. All are affiliated to three major state universities of Punjab.

Partner universities include Guru Nanak Dev University and Punjab University Patiala. Panjab University Chandigarh is the third partner institution. Streams on offer include arts, science, commerce, BCA, and BBA programmes.

How to Check Punjab UG Merit Status 2026?

Candidates who registered on the portal can check their merit status online. The merit list shows allotted colleges, courses, and candidate ranks. Follow the steps below to view your status.

1. Visit the official portal at admission.punjab.gov.in/merit-list-ug.
2. Click on the UG Final Merit List 2026 link.
3. Enter your application number and date of birth.
4. Submit the details to view your merit status.
5. Download and save the merit list for reference.

Documents Required for Punjab UG Admission 2026

Candidates must keep the following documents ready in scanned form. These are needed for verification during counselling and admission.

• Class 10 (Matriculation) certificate and marksheet
• Class 12 pass certificate and marksheet
• Character certificate from the last attended school
• Aadhaar card for identity proof
• Punjab residence certificate where applicable
• Caste certificate for SC and BC candidates
• Current-year income certificate for reserved category

How to Participate in Round 1 Counselling?

Shortlisted candidates must report online and confirm their allotted seat. The portal handles seat allotment, document checks, and fee payment in one place. The steps below explain the full process.

1. Log in to admission.punjab.gov.in using your credentials.
2. Check your allotted college and course on the dashboard.
3. Accept the seat allotment within the given window.
4. Upload required documents for online verification.
5. Pay the admission fee through the portal.
6. Download the admission slip for your records.

Registration Fee and Reserved Category Notes

Candidates pay a registration fee of Rs 200 on the portal. The fee covers application to all linked colleges in one window. Reserved category seats are allotted as per Punjab state quota rules.

SC and BC candidates must also upload caste and current-year income certificates. Candidates from outside Punjab may face limited seat options. Always check the prospectus of your chosen college on the portal.

What Happens After Round 1 Counselling?

Candidates who miss Round 1 can apply in Round 2. Vacant seats from Round 1 are released for fresh allotment. The same merit list and portal are reused.

Open counselling is the final stage of admission. It allows direct admission against any seats still vacant. The fee deposit window also closes on the last open counselling day.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit admission.punjab.gov.in and check your merit status today.
2. Keep all academic and category documents in scanned form ready.
3. Accept your seat allotment before the Round 1 deadline ends.
4. Pay the admission fee through the portal on time.
5. Note Round 2 dates if you miss Round 1.

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